Independent health and social care blogs
Read the latest blogs from our staff and members working in independent health and social care (IHSC).
If you have an idea for a blog we could publish, please email ihsc@rcn.org.uk.
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20 May 2025
From Birth to Advocacy: A MidwifeÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s Journey Supporting Life After Childhood Brain Injury
My name is Emma Trudgill and I am an RCN North-West member. I work within the independent sector as a midwife and clinical advisor, supporting families and individuals affected by childhood-acquired brain injuries. Many of the families I work with are facing life-changing challenges, often the result of avoidable injuries sustained during birth or in the early postnatal period.
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20 May 2025
Crystal Care- A Model of Nursing-Led Excellence in Social Care
Crystal Care is a leading independent health and social care provider, delivering high-quality, person-centred support across a wide range of settings, including domiciliary care, residential care homes, and day centres.
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16 May 2025
ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥˜Everything but boredÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥“ a children's nurse in the independent school sector
Life as a children's nurse in an independent school can be as varied and fulfilling as any other setting, writes Victoria (Tor) Khan.
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29 Apr 2025
Hear from Claire: Why You Should Apply for an RCN Foundation Spring Grant
Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), explains why and how you should apply for an RCN Foundation Spring Grant
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29 Apr 2025
A Day of Learning and Inspiration - Reflections on the RCN North West IHSC Conference
Lead Nurse North West for Independent Health and Social Care, Melissa Stanton, reflects on the second annual RCN NW IHSC conference.
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16 Apr 2025
Valuing Voices: RCN Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger engages with Independent Health and Social Care Nursing Professionals in York
On 3 April I had the pleasure of hosting our RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary Nicola Ranger in Yorkshire & the Humber region to visit nursing staff working in independent health and social care (IHSC).
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26 Mar 2025
Resilience in Care: Leadership, Trust, and the Strength of a Supportive Team
Lead Nurse North West for Independent Health and Social Care, Melissa Stanton, looks at the importance of building resilience in ourselves and our teams.
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24 Mar 2025
Presenting the Social Care Nurse Award at the Great British Care Awards
Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), discusses presenting an award and congratulates the winner.
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20 Mar 2025
RCN Northern Ireland (RCN NI) IHSC Lead Nurse
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4 Mar 2025
Independent Health and Social Care in Yorkshire & The Humber: Spring update
Find out what's happending in the IHSC sector across Yorkshire & The Humber this spring.